You don't need to pray to God any more when there are storms in the sky, but you do have to be insured.
Whenever there are great virtues, it's a sure sign something's wrong.
The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can't do it all by themselves.
Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.
Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.
Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.